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My name is Dropjaw Bertone. I'm a 29 year-old songwriter/producer/musician from Gainesville, Florida. Since I was six years old I have been involved in music and performing. My dad's band would rehearse at our house and the drummer would leave his drums there after they were finished rehearsing and I would play on them. After a few days, my dad and I began having our own rehearsals together (my dad playing guitar and/or piano) and within a few weeks I performed for the first time in public with his band. From that point on I have been a full-time musician in my heart and soul and taught myself drums, bass, guitar, keyboard, harmonica and lapsteel.
Upon graduating high school in 2001 I immediately began building my own recording studio which also became my house. After 4 years of constant writing, I released my first solo album "D.N.A." (Dropjaw's New Album) in September, 2005 featuring 10 original songs on which I perform all instruments and vocals. Since then I have released a total of 12 solo albums and co-wrote an album for Nashville artist Bryan Wain in 2008 called "Taller On Radio". My current album is called "Droparazzi" featuring my new tribute to the victims and families of September 11th, 2001 called "Just One More Day". My dad and I perform together regularly in a band called "The Killer B's" (the "B" stands for our last name, Bertone) as mostly an acoustic duo or sometimes a full band. The type of gig, venue or formation we are playing in determines what instrument I will be playing (drums, bass, guitar or keyboard). We are a Classic Rock cover band featuring hits from the 60's and 70's (Beatles, Tom Petty, Bee Gees, Rolling Stones, Eagles, etc). My dream is to someday be a famous songwriter and recording artist. I pursue that dream every day with a passion. Songwriting is my main focus and I love to write in as many forms and genres as possible. I hope you all enjoy my music and I look forward to seeing and hearing from you all soon!
Peace and love,
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